- CBT techniques
- ACT strategies
- Attachment focus
About Tanya
Tanya Smith is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing with 15 years of experience based in South Carolina. She works with adults on concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, stress, anger, self-esteem, relationship struggles, grief, and intimacy-related issues. Tanya also supports people facing career decisions, parenting strain, ADHD, and the pressures common in early adulthood.
Her sessions are straightforward and focused. She uses practical conversations to help people name what feels off and to try small changes that make daily life easier. Tanya draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts, and on acceptance-based methods to reduce struggle with difficult feelings.
Tanya pays attention to attachment and relationship patterns that shape how people connect. That can mean looking at past losses, adoption or foster care experiences, or how blended family dynamics affect trust and communication. She also works with concerns tied to chronic illness, caregiving stress, body image, and issues that overlap, such as codependency or commitment worries.
She blends client-centered listening with skills-based tools from DBT and CBT. Sessions often include practice exercises, communication strategies, and steps to manage intense emotions. Tanya helps clients set realistic goals and checks in on small progress over time.
People come to her when life changes feel overwhelming, when work or study stress builds up, or when relationships repeatedly hit the same problems. Her aim is to provide clear options and to work with each person to find what helps most right now.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps people who feel overwhelmed by self-judgment or who avoid difficult emotions to act in ways that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful thinking patterns. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and performance or study-related worries. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current connections and communication patterns, which can help with intimacy, trust, and family-related stress.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to use based on goals, symptoms, and personal preference. That decision can change over time as needs evolve.
Please confirm the specific session formats before booking, since the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around study and work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are busy. Some formats also use less bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can help with practical barriers to attending sessions.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, stress, anger, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would she approach my situation?
Therapy combines client-centered conversation with skills-based methods such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and attachment-focused work to build practical coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
Tanya has 15 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and interpersonal issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - based in South Carolina as shown in her profile.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to people abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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